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Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit specializing in cardiac patients.
Patient ratios:
- Day/Evening shifts: 5:1 (may stretch to 6-7:1)
- Night shifts: 6-7:1 (may stretch to 8-10:1 if staff calls in)
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living.
Must float within scope to similar units as needed.
Weekend work required every other weekend (EOW).
Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed.
No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.
No pending licenses accepted.
Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: maximum 1 week RTO allowed during contract.

Required Qualifications

License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New York.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience in specialty. First-time travelers accepted.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other certifications may be required per unit description.
Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and IV placement.
Prior travel experience is not required.

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Use of Rapid Response Teams.
Peripheral line care and management.
Oxygen delivery devices: nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks.
Non-invasive airway management.
Adherence to isolation precautions.

Shift Details

Night shift only: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
Total hours per week: 36.

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required.
7-year criminal background check (including felony, sex offender, SSN trace, education verification).
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
Education verification from primary source required; foreign equivalency evaluations accepted if applicable.
Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
NURSYS verification required within 30 days.
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
Facility-specific onboarding documents and attestations must be completed.
Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Age exemptions apply if born before 1957.
Drug screening within 30 days of start, including testing for amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, and others.
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season.
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
Color blindness testing required.
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required by specialty.
Skills checklist and work history verification required.

Electronic Health Record & Uniform

Charting system: Epic (preferred).
Scrub colors: Any combination of navy and white.

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract.
Fingerprinting and additional background checks may be required if assigned to mental health, behavioral health, home health aide, or long-term care units.
References required for direct hire candidates (2 references within last 3 years).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry environment with a supportive team including PCTs, focusing on high-quality patient care and professional development.